hrt HELP

I have tried to cope without hrt,but on tuesday gave in and went to doctors,she didnt give me much advise and has put me on climaval oestradiol valerate 2mg,its early days so it hasnt kicked in yet,I am concerned about weigh gain because I have just got to my goal weight after losing three stone,I did ask my doctor about this but she just kept saying lets get you right,which I agree is important because I still not been able to return to work,but can I control the weight gain or is it just something I have got to accept,also does anyone know how long this drug takes to work because I want to be normal again and start living again,because at the moment I am not.Please Help.

[Cherie762]

I know this is very concerning hrt is so contraverial. I do believe 100% if your goint to do it bio-identical is the way to go. I used the vivelle patch with much success. Different products work for different ladies. I was rare to get it right first time , but Im only 47 things change I am very aware I may have to change as I age.

I dont have the answer about weight gain it could likely be do to the hyster as well as the hrt. We simply sometimes have to take the good w the bad. I am certain you could loose some and increase muscle mass when dr gives you permission to exercise. Many of my ladies swear by pilaties.
I got a good cut and past with wonderful information about your product hope it helps I read about 10 pages this one was the best.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for estrogen deficiency symptoms in postmenopausal women who have been hysterectomised. The experience treating women older than 65 years is limited.

Adult Dosage :
mg to 2 mg daily. Dosage may be adjusted according to severity of symptoms or clinical response. Climaval may be taken continuously in hysterectomised patients. For initiation and continuation of treatment of postmenopausal symptoms, the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration (see also section 4.4) should be used.

Unless there is a previous diagnosis of endometriosis, it is not recommended to add a progestogen in hysterectomised women.

Missed tablet: If a tablet is missed it should be taken within 12 hours of when normally taken; otherwise the tablet should be discarded, and the usual tablet should be taken the following day.

contradictions
Known, past or suspected breast cancer,
Known or suspected estrogen-dependent malignant tumours (e.g. endometrial cancer),
Undiagnosed genital bleeding,
Untreated endometrial hyperplasia,
Severe renal disease, ( Kidney)
Acute liver disease, or a history of liver disease as long as liver function tests have failed to return to normal,
Previous idiopathic or current venous thromboembolism (deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism), (blood clots)
Active or recent arterial thromboembolic disease (e.g. angina, myocardial infarction),
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients, (drug allergy)
Ritonavir and nelfinavir, although known as strong inhibitors, by contrast exhibit inducing properties when used concomitantly with steroid hormones.(these are non bo identicals )

Herbal preparations containing St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) may induce the metabolism of estrogens.(Black Kosh is a good choice also)


hope this clears things up for you, hugs /cherie